Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Antoine Griezmann

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Antoine Griezmann made an impact.

Antoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer renowned for his versatility and attacking prowess. Primarily a forward or attacking midfielder, he currently plays for Atlético Madrid in La Liga. Griezmann is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, known for his match intelligence, prolific goal-scoring ability, and significant contributions both on and off the ball. His skill set and overall impact on the game have solidified his place among the elite players in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2003: Champions League Qualification

In 2012, Antoine Griezmann scored a goal which secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2003 for his team.

September 2009: Competitive and League Debut, First Professional Goal

In September 2009, Antoine Griezmann made his competitive debut for Real Sociedad in a Copa del Rey match against Rayo Vallecano on September 2, and four days later, he made his league debut against Real Murcia. On September 27, he made his first professional start and scored his first professional goal against Huesca.

November 2009: Goals in Consecutive Matches

In November 2009, Antoine Griezmann scored in back-to-back matches against Hércules and Recreativo de Huelva, with the goal against Recreativo de Huelva being the only goal of the match.

February 2010: Named to France Under-19 Team

In February 2010, after his success with Real Sociedad, Griezmann was named to the France under-19 team to play in friendly matches against Ukraine.

April 2010: First Professional Contract

On April 8, 2010, Antoine Griezmann signed his first professional contract with Real Sociedad, agreeing to a five-year deal until 2015 with a release clause of €30 million.

August 2010: La Liga Debut

Antoine Griezmann made his La Liga debut on August 29, 2010, in the season's first match for Real Sociedad.

September 2010: Call-up to Under-20 Team

In September 2010, Griezmann was called up to the France under-20 team for friendly matches against Portugal and Juventus reserves, but he was sent home early due to a thigh injury.

November 2010: Goal Against Hércules

In November 2010, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in Real Sociedad's 2-1 loss to Hércules.

February 2011: Debut with Under-20 Team

In February 2011, Griezmann debuted with the France under-20 team, assisting a goal in a victory over England.

June 2011: Named to U-20 World Cup Squad

In June 2011, Griezmann was named to the 21-man squad to participate in the U-20 World Cup.

July 2011: U-20 World Cup Debut

On July 30, 2011, Griezmann made his debut in the U-20 World Cup in a match against Colombia.

2011: Qualified for FIFA U-20 World Cup

Due to France's victory at the UEFA Under-19 championship, the nation qualified for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which merited under-20 team appearances for Griezmann.

2011: Equalizing Goal Against Barcelona

In 2011, after sitting out the first league match, Antoine Griezmann scored the equalizing goal in a 2–2 draw against the defending champions Barcelona.

2012: Goal Securing Champions League Qualification

In 2012, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in the final league game against Deportivo La Coruña, securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League.

January 2014: Goal Against Athletic Bilbao

In January 2014, Antoine Griezmann scored a volley against Athletic Bilbao in a Basque derby league match at Anoeta Stadium, which ended in a 2–0 victory for Real Sociedad.

February 2014: Call-up to France's Senior Squad

In February 2014, Griezmann received his first call-up to the France senior squad for a friendly against the Netherlands.

July 2014: Transfer to Atlético Madrid

In July 2014, Antoine Griezmann reached an agreement with Atlético Madrid for his transfer from Real Sociedad for a fee close to €30 million. He signed a six-year contract.

December 2014: First La Liga Hat-Trick

On December 21, 2014, Antoine Griezmann scored his first La Liga hat-trick for Atlético Madrid in a 4–1 win against Athletic Bilbao.

April 2015: Goal Against Real Sociedad

On April 7, 2015, Antoine Griezmann scored against Real Sociedad in a 2-0 victory, celebrating minimally out of respect for his former club.

August 2015: Goal Against Las Palmas

On August 22, 2015, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal as Atlético Madrid began the season with a home victory over Las Palmas.

February 2016: Goal Against Real Madrid

On February 27, 2016, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal as Atlético Madrid won away against Real Madrid.

June 2016: New Contract with Atlético

In June 2016, Antoine Griezmann signed a new contract with Atlético Madrid, keeping him at the club until 2021.

November 2016: Goals Against Rostov

On November 1, 2016, Antoine Griezmann scored both of Atlético Madrid's goals in their 2–1 home win against Rostov in a Champions League match, securing their progression to the round of 16.

2016: Featured in Puma commercial with 'Hotline Bling' goal celebration

Griezmann's 'Hotline Bling' goal celebration features in a 2016 Puma commercial.

2016: Featured on FIFA 16 cover and in Beats Electronics advertisements

In 2016, Griezmann appeared on the cover of the French edition of FIFA 16 alongside Lionel Messi and featured in advertisements for Beats Electronics headphones.

2016: UEFA Euro 2016

In 2016, Griezmann participated in the UEFA Euro 2016, which France hosted. He scored key goals in the tournament, including against Albania and the Republic of Ireland.

April 2017: 100 La Liga Goals

On April 22, 2017, Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal in a win away to Espanyol, becoming the second Frenchman after Karim Benzema to score 100 La Liga goals.

June 2017: Contract Extension

In June 2017, Antoine Griezmann extended his contract with Atlético Madrid by one year after learning about the club's transfer ban, raising his release price to €100 million.

December 2017: Puma unveiled Griezmann's custom made football boots, PUMA Future 18.1 "Grizi"

In December 2017, Puma unveiled Griezmann's own custom made football boots, PUMA Future 18.1 "Grizi".

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2017: Brand ambassador for Huawei

In 2017, Griezmann became a global brand ambassador for Chinese technology company Huawei.

2017: Scored in Europa League Semi-final

In 2017, Griezmann scored in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Arsenal and assisted Diego Costa in the return leg, contributing to Atlético's 2–1 aggregate victory. He later scored twice in the final, helping his club win the trophy.

May 2018: Called up to France Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup

In May 2018, Griezmann was called up to the France squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

June 2018: Contract Extension with Atlético

In June 2018, Griezmann signed a contract extension with Atlético until 2023 after rejecting a move to Barcelona, expressing his commitment to the team.

June 2018: Scored Penalty Kick in World Cup Opener

On June 16, 2018, Griezmann scored a penalty kick in France's opening match against Australia at the 2018 World Cup.

2018: UEFA Super Cup win and Champions League goals

In 2018, Griezmann started in Atlético's 4–2 extra-time win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. He also scored goals in the Champions League against Club Brugge, Borussia Dortmund, and Monaco, contributing to his team's qualification for the next round.

May 2019: Announcement of Departure from Atlético Madrid

In May 2019, Griezmann announced he would be leaving Atlético Madrid after five seasons, amidst strong links to Barcelona.

July 2019: Transfer to Barcelona and Subsequent Dispute

In July 2019, Barcelona announced the signing of Griezmann, but Atlético Madrid disputed the deal, claiming the fee paid was insufficient. He was presented at Camp Nou, fans defaced his plaque and La Liga considered blocking the transfer, however it was eventually upheld.

August 2019: Barcelona Debut and First Goals

In August 2019, Griezmann made his debut for Barcelona in a defeat to Athletic Bilbao. He then scored a brace and assisted in a win against Real Betis.

2019: Release of 'Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend'

In 2019, the documentary film 'Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend', which depicted the player's career, was released.

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February 2020: Champions League Goal Against Napoli

In February 2020, Griezmann scored Barcelona's equaliser in their Champions League match against Napoli, becoming the first Barcelona player other than Messi to score a Champions League away goal in the knockout stage since 2015.

November 2020: First Goal of the 2020-21 Season

In November 2020, Griezmann scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season in a match against Alavés.

December 2020: Griezmann cuts ties with Huawei

In December 2020, Griezmann formally cut ties with Chinese technology company Huawei, citing "strong suspicions that [Huawei] has contributed to the development of a 'Uighur alert' thanks to facial recognition software".

2020: UEFA Euro 2020

In May 2021, Griezmann received a call-up for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020.

January 2021: Supercopa de España Final and Copa del Rey Quarter-Final

In January 2021, Griezmann scored a brace in the Supercopa de España final against Athletic Bilbao. He also scored and assisted twice in a Copa del Rey quarter-final match against Granada.